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Condé Nast

Executive Editor, GQ

New York, NY

$205K - $271K/yr

Executive Editor, GQ GQ is a global authority on style, culture, and modern masculinity, reaching ... Work in partnership with the Global Director of Content Strategy to ensure that programming across ...

Condé Nast

Executive Editor, GQ

New York, NY · On-site

$205K - $271K/yr

Executive Editor, GQ GQ is a global authority on style, culture, and modern masculinity, reaching ... Work in partnership with the Global Director of Content Strategy to ensure that programming across ...

The US Institute of Peace

Editor/Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$99K - $102K/yr

C., and will have reporting lines to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Communications team TARGET SALARY Grade 12 - $99,000 - 102,000 The Institute uses the General Schedule salary ...

Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Work closely with Fortune's editor in chief, executive editors, and features team to develop compelling features and enterprise stories across business, finance, technology, leadership, and culture.

Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Work closely with Fortune's editor in chief, executive editors, and features team to develop compelling features and enterprise stories across business, finance, technology, leadership, and culture.

Hyperallergic

Associate Editor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$70K - $80K/yr

Strategizing the day's coverage in collaboration with the Senior Editor and Editor-in-Chief * Commissioning and editing daily news stories, including breaking news, original reporting, explainers ...

The Banner

Deputy Editor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$190K - $230K/yr

This position is designed for a experienced editor with the desire and potential to grow into executive leadership. The role reports to the Editor in Chief. What You'll Do: * Operationalize the ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive editor in chief in the United States is $109,863.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Editor In Chief vs Managing Editor?

AspectExecutive Editor In ChiefManaging Editor
ResponsibilitiesSets editorial vision, oversees entire publication, final decision-makingManages daily operations, supervises editorial staff, ensures deadlines
CredentialsTypically advanced degrees in journalism or related fields, extensive experienceJournalism or communication background, experience in editorial management
Work EnvironmentHigh-level strategic setting, executive meetings, industry eventsOffice-based, team coordination, editing and content review

The Executive Editor In Chief focuses on the overall vision and strategic direction of the publication, while the Managing Editor handles daily operations and team management. Both roles require strong editorial credentials, but the Executive Editor In Chief holds a higher-level leadership position with broader responsibilities.

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Deputy Acquisitions Editor

Deputy Acquisitions Editor

Tax Analysts

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Acquisitions) is the driving force behind author outreach and acquisitions for the Acquisitions & Engagement Team. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing targeted strategies to expand and diversify our author base, with a particular focus on acquiring high-quality content from contributors around the world. The Deputy EIC will use existing tools and develop new approaches to identify, engage, and onboard leading authors, ensuring our publications showcase a truly global perspective. This position acts as second-in-command, directly supervising the Associate Acquisitions Editor and acts on behalf of the Acquisitions & Engagement Editor-in-Chief as needed to ensure seamless operations and contributor engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial objectives.)

  1. Leads Global Author Outreach: Designs and implements targeted outreach initiatives to recruit authors worldwide, prioritizing expansion into underrepresented regions and subject areas.
  2. Drives Contributor Acquisition Strategy: Identifies coverage gaps and emerging issues, devises action plans to engage high-value authors, and ensures a robust pipeline of diverse voices.
  3. Innovates Outreach Tools and Processes: Utilizes all available tools-and develops new ones as needed-to streamline and enhance author identification, onboarding, and engagement.
  4. Optimizes Author Engagement and Relationships: Builds, maintains, and deepens relationships with current and prospective authors, acting as the primary ambassador for our author community.
  5. Oversees Author Agreements and Payments: Manages all aspects of author agreements, including negotiation, execution, and coordination of compensation, working closely with editorial leadership and accounting.
  6. Performance Metrics & Reporting: Establishes key performance indicators to track outreach effectiveness, author satisfaction, and content quality; uses analytics to inform strategy.
  7. Supervises and Develops Staff: Directly manages the Acquisitions group, to include the Associate Acquistions Editor and possible other members, setting priorities, providing training, and supporting professional growth. In consultation with the Acquisitions and Engagement Editor in Chief, may hire, discipline, and if necessary, dismiss team members.
  8. Improves Workflow and Infrastructure: Designs and refines workflows for submission intake, author management, and content processing to ensure efficiency and alignment with editorial goals.
  9. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serves as a liaison between Commentary, Editorial, and Accounting to align contributor management, payments, and content operations.
  10. Special Projects & Initiatives: Directs acquisitions for special projects such as thematic issues, year-in-review features, and other strategic content initiatives.
  11. Author Feedback & Issue Resolution: Maintains processes for collecting author feedback and resolving publication process issues to foster a positive contributor experience.
  12. Acts as Deputy: Represents the Acquisitions & Engagement Editor-in-Chief as needed to ensure continuity and excellence in acquisitions operations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship-building skills, which will be applicable in an international context as well
  • Innovative, strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop and execute global outreach plans
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to manage workflows, improve processes, and implement new tools
  • Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, and media analytics platforms required. Knowledge of Alfresco Share content management system a plus

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